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Takeout and catering labels for restaurants and cafés
Takeout and delivery live in bags and boxes that need closing, branding and marking. A branded seal sticker closes the bag and carries your name into someone's home. Catering labels help staff tell dishes apart.
- Best for: Bag seals, box lids, catering trays, jars
- Recommended stock: Matte or gloss white BOPP
- Typical shape: Round seal, rectangle label
- Proof: Free digital proof
2 business days
typical turnaround after proof approval
Free proofs
approve online before we print
Any shape
precision die-cut to your outline
Small runs
welcome, order what you need
Good to know
Takeout label ideas
Seal the bag
A round sticker over the bag fold keeps it closed and visible to the driver and the customer.
Wet and warm
Condensation and warm packaging are typical; waterproof film copes, but heat can affect adhesion, so test.
Catering clarity
Fixed labels for common dishes (gluten-free, vegan) speed up service; allergen claims need your own verification.
Brand consistency
One logo seal across bags, boxes and cups looks tidy.
Our recommendation
Material and finish
Matte finish on white stock is neat and non-glare. Gloss suits vivid food photography. A foil accent suits celebration orders.
Typical sizes
Sizes people usually order
These are starting points, not limits: the instant quote accepts your exact size. Measure the flat area of your container first.
| Use | Typical size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Bag seal | 2 in round | Takeout bags |
| Box label | 3 × 2 in | Clamshells |
| Catering | 4 × 2 in | Trays |
| Cup | 1.5 in round | Lids |
Need to know
Questions about restaurant takeout and catering labels
Are labels safe on hot food boxes?
They go on the outside; heat may affect adhesion, so test.
Can I print menu item names?
Yes, a design per label.
Do you print allergen labels?
We print what you supply; accuracy is yours.
How many should I order?
See quote quantities.
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